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Karnataka Government relaxes hijab and religious symbols rule in schools - Diya TV

Karnataka Government relaxes hijab and religious symbols rule in schools Diya TV

Google News 15 May 2026 1:30 am

From Bengaluru to Texas, gritty Tyagi finds his way

The Times of India 15 May 2026 1:19 am

No saffron shawls permitted in schools, clarifies Karnataka CM after revocation of hijab ban - MSN

No saffron shawls permitted in schools, clarifies Karnataka CM after revocation of hijab ban MSN

Google News 15 May 2026 12:44 am

Bengaluru mans free office inside Whitefield mall sparks internet frenzy: Best coworking space for 0 - MSN

Bengaluru mans free office inside Whitefield mall sparks internet frenzy: Best coworking space for 0 MSN

Google News 14 May 2026 11:49 pm

Karnataka Open: Kriish Tyagi fights his way into semifinals - Deccan Herald

Karnataka Open: Kriish Tyagi fights his way into semifinals Deccan Herald

Google News 14 May 2026 11:05 pm

Karnataka moving towards climate action plan at gram panchayat level

The State government is working towards formulating climate action plans at the level of individual gram panchayats, covering all 5,994 GPs and 314 urban local bodies across Karnataka, said T. Mahesh, director, Administration Department, Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute, Government of Karnataka

The Hindu 14 May 2026 10:33 pm

Parking fight: Motorist pushes woman into drain

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:32 pm

Karnataka launches first-of-its-kind digital drug surveillance system

New portal launched to block substandard medicines, track NDPS drug sales in real time

The Hindu 14 May 2026 10:32 pm

Police question Vachanananda Swami in Pocso case

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:12 pm

Ballari DC rides bike to promote helmet awareness

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:11 pm

Awareness programme on new I-T Act

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:10 pm

37 bonded labourers from Odisha rescued in Vijayanagara

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:07 pm

Traffic mess chokes Belagavi despite Smart City spend

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:03 pm

BCC removes illegal hoardings for Swachh Belagavi event

The Times of India 14 May 2026 9:58 pm

Happy Streets debuts at JP Nagar in Bengaluru this Sunday

The Times of India 14 May 2026 9:19 pm

Truck driver ran over by unidentified vehicle in Bengaluru

The Times of India 14 May 2026 9:14 pm

Rift brewing between Karnataka Muslims, Siddaramaiah government

Bengaluru: A cold war appears to have erupted between the Congress party and sections of the Muslim community in Karnataka following dissatisfaction over the distribution of tickets in the Davanagere South Assembly by-election. Several minority leaders and organisations have openly expressed anger against the ruling party and warned that the community could teach Congress a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 May 2026 8:55 pm

Firm offices raided over Ponzi scheme allegations

The Times of India 14 May 2026 8:54 pm

Siddaramaiah says hijab decision based on constitutional values

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday strongly defended the state governments decision to permit hijabs in schools and colleges as part of a revised dress code policy, stating that the move was in line with the constitutional principle of Sarva Dharma Samabhava (equal respect for all religions). In a detailed media statement issued amid Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 May 2026 8:52 pm

Mango Mela in Belagavi achieves significant success

Over 70 tonnes of fruit sold in three days

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:36 pm

Operation to capture and relocate Indian gaurs in Chikkamagaluru: No progress on the first day due to rains

The operation is said to be the first-of-its-kind in south India. The officers have taken it as an experiment to develop an SOP to capture Indian gaurs

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:36 pm

Protest in Hubballi against allowing hijab in educational institutions

Members of Hindutva outfits led by Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Mutalik condemn the decision to lift the ban on wearing hijab in schools, colleges

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:23 pm

Officials told to remain alert to tackle drinking water issues during summer

Minister says a 7,000-crore project has been proposed to supply water from Narayanpur Reservoir to 370 villages in Bidar, Kalaburagi districts

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:17 pm

Journalist Mulla passes away

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:10 pm

Siddaramaiah reviews two major infra projects worth 564 crore in Mysuru

The ambitious road modernisation project aims to improve urban mobility, ease traffic congestion, strengthen tourism infrastructure and provide durable pothole-free roads amid Mysurus rapid urban growth and increasing tourist inflow

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:57 pm

37 workers from Odisha rescued in Vijayanagar district

Acting on information provided by a Belagavi-based NGO, officials raid a worksite at Nandibandi village and safely send the workers back home

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:49 pm

AICCTU stages protest in Sindhanur against new Labour Codes

Members of All India Central Council of Trade Unions are seeking withdrawal of the notification related to the new Labour Codes

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:40 pm

Siddaramaiah inspects construction work of new bus stand in Bannimantap

The construction of a new bus stand at Bannimantap at a cost of 129 crore has been taken up as the suburban bus stand in the city was found to be operating beyond its carrying capacity

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:36 pm

Helmet wearing for riders mandatory in Ballari district from June 1

Ballari Traffic Police organise helmet awareness campaign, helmet distribution drive and a bike rally

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:33 pm

Governor Convoy Cut To Conserve Fuel, CM Convoy Unchanged

It is not a correct step to tackle the fuel crisis : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle 14 May 2026 7:28 pm

Karnataka Mens Cricket Tournament For The Blind Reaches The Semifinal Stage

Deepa Academy Bengaluru: Deepa Academy Bengaluru will take on JSB Ramanagara while Samarthanam Bengaluru will meet Asha Kirana Chikkaballapura in the semifinal matches of Samarthanam Cup 2026 Karnataka Mens Cricket Tournament for the Blind in Bengaluru on Friday. The winners of the two matches will meet in the grand finale, which will be played later in the afternoon. The winning team will receive a cash prize of 31,000 and a trophy, while the runners-up will be awarded 21,000 and a trophy. The remaining teams will receive participation prizes of 10,000 each. The tournament is also serving as a platform to identify talented visually impaired cricketers for future state and national-level coaching camps. The event reached the Knockout Stage after the initial rounds in Bengaluru ended on Wednesday. The event is being organised to promote inclusive sports and encourage visually impaired cricketers across the state. Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled organised the event, which was inaugurated on May 12 at the Ramu Sports Arena by Dr. Mahantesh G K, Founder and Managing Trustee, in the presence of Karnataka Cricket Association for the Blind (KCAB) members. A total of eight teams from different districts of Karnataka are participating in the 10-over tournament. Following three days of league-stage matches featuring 12 competitive games, the tournament has now advanced to the knockout stage. The Samarthanam Cup 2026 - Karnataka Mens Cricket Tournament for the Blind is being organised by the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and is recognised by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI). Samarthanam Trust for the disabled, through its sports body CABI, endeavours to provide them with this unique opportunity. Besides, sports, as is well known, open up employment vistas for persons with visual impairments, the physically challenged, and the economically weaker. Registered as a Trust in 1997, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been working towards creating education and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities and from underserved communities. The larger vision of the organisation is to work towards an inclusive society that provides equal opportunities for all. Fixtures: Registered as a Trust in 1997, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been working towards creating education and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities and from underserved communities. The larger vision of the organisation is to work towards an inclusive society that provides equal opportunities for all. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Samarthanam Bengaluru vs Asha Kirana Chikkaballapura Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 14 May 2026 6:54 pm

AIDSO stages protest against irregularities in NEET examination

Question paper leaks have shattered the dreams of thousands of students aspiring for medical education

The Hindu 14 May 2026 6:48 pm

Karnataka ministers defend hijab permission order, target BJP over opposition

Bengaluru: Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Thursday, May 14, defended the state governments decision to allow hijabs in schools and colleges, stating that the move was made in the interest of children and education, and urged people not to mix religion with academics. Responding to criticism over the governments order permitting hijabs in educational Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 May 2026 6:30 pm

EC Announces Staggered Rollout Of SIR Phase 3 In 16 States, 3 UTs

NEW DELHI, May 14: The Election Commission on Thursday announced the rollout of phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 16 states and three Union Territories involving 36.73 crore voters in a phased manner beginning May 30. The states and UTs where the SIR will be carried out are Delhi, Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Telangana, Punjab, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Tripura, Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman [] The post EC Announces Staggered Rollout Of SIR Phase 3 In 16 States, 3 UTs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 14 May 2026 6:00 pm

Hostel wardens urged to track students mental health

The Times of India 14 May 2026 5:34 pm

Release water from Mettur dam on scheduled date, farmers urge govt.

Thanjavur farmers urge Chief Minister Vijay to visit the Mettur dam and release water on June 12; they also urged him to pressure Karnataka to release T.N.s share of Cauvery water

The Hindu 14 May 2026 5:24 pm

Saffron shawls not allowed in schools in Karnataka , clarifies CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified rules on religious symbols in educational institutions. Saffron shawls will not be permitted. However, practices like hijab, turbans, rudraksha beads, and sacred threads that are already in existence will continue to be allowed. This order applies to all educational levels up to Class 12. The Chief Minister also commented on the NEET examination controversy.

The Economic Times 14 May 2026 5:21 pm

Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka to begin from June 20; over 5.55 crore voters to be covered

Anbu Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) for Karnataka said that 86% of mapping has been completed so far and the remaining will be completed before the SIR exercise begins

The Hindu 14 May 2026 5:01 pm

How Karnatakas merchants are using digital payments to grow faster

From a flower stall and a family-run saree store to an expanding ice cream chain, businesses across Karnataka are using digital payments to streamline operations, serve customers better, and scale with confidence. In the heart of Karnataka, digital payments are reshaping how merchants run and gr

Your Story 14 May 2026 4:46 pm

Karnataka: 24 children rescued from alleged abuse at Tumkur Madrasa; cleric book

The incident occurred at Jamia Arabia Hasinia Trust in Amlapura, Tumakuru. The Railway Protection Force found the children at the Bengaluru station and took them to safety

Mid Day 14 May 2026 3:12 pm

'Saffron shawls not allowed in schools': Siddaramaiah clarifies Karnataka government's order after right-wing threats

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that saffron shawls will not be allowed inside educational institutions, while explaining the states revised stance following the withdrawal of the February 2022 order that had restricted hijabs in classrooms. He said students may continue existing religious practices like hijab, turbans, sacred threads, Shiva dhara and rudraksha, but no new religious symbols can be introduced

The Times of India 14 May 2026 2:39 pm

Karnataka gears up for 12th International Yoga Day celebrations

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has begun preparations to celebrate the 12th International Yoga Day across the state under the theme Yoga for Every Home, Yoga for Everyone, with the main event scheduled to be held at the Vidhana Soudha premises in Bengaluru on June 21. State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said the government aims Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 May 2026 1:18 pm

Live bullets found near Kolar-Tamil Nadu border; police seize 214 rounds

Kolar: A large cache of bullets discovered near the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border in Kolar district has triggered serious security concerns among residents and law enforcement agencies. Police have seized a total of 214 bullets, including 135 live rounds, from the Dasaramalla bridge area in Bangarapet taluk. According to police sources, the bullets were found abandoned Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 May 2026 12:13 pm

On Camera, Karnataka Man Dies After SUV Rams Scooter, Drags It For Several Metres

The deceased has been identified as Shekhar. He was a resident of Nalleri village in Devanahalli taluk.

NDTV 14 May 2026 12:09 pm

Panchamasali seer appears before Harihar police for questioning in POCSO case in Karnataka

Sri Vachanananda Swami has been accused of inappropriate behaviour with a minor boy who was staying in the free hostel run by the Veerashaiva Lingayat Panchamasali Guru Peetha in Harihar

The Hindu 14 May 2026 11:47 am

Embassy Developments retains 78-acre Kadugodi land possession after Karnataka HC ruling

Embassy East Business Park retains possession of 78 acres in Bengaluru's Kadugodi Industrial Area. The Karnataka High Court overturned a Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board order for land resumption. This ruling allows Embassy Developments to proceed with its planned business park.

The Economic Times 14 May 2026 11:15 am

Union Government should include enhanced quota under 9th schedule

Karnatakas Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi, who belongs to the Nayaka community, a scheduled tribe, spoke to The Hindu

The Hindu 14 May 2026 10:23 am

ST quota: Why Congress and BJP are wary of raising the pitch in Karnataka

Leadership tussle seems to have held back the Congress while the BJP is grappling with divided opinions and competing interests on the issue of ST quota

The Hindu 14 May 2026 10:22 am

Two held for carrying drugs worth Rs 2.58 lakh in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: At least two people were arrested for drug peddling in Hyderabad on Thursday, May 14, and drugs worth Rs 2.58 lakh were seized from them. The Telangana excise department teams seized ganja, charas and MDMA from the accused. The accused were identified as Praveen and Sunny, who brought the drugs from Bengaluru to be Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 May 2026 10:04 am

Karnatakas Leader of Opposition R Ashok to reduce escort vehicles, travel by Namma Metro

Karnatakas Leader of Opposition R. Ashok announced that he and his family would abide by austerity measures

The Hindu 14 May 2026 9:14 am

BJPs Amit Malviya slams Karnataka govt over Hijab in schools

Bengaluru: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s IT Cell In-charge and West Bengal Co-Incharge, Amit Malviya, on Wednesday, May 13, accused the Congress government in Karnataka of withdrawing the February 5, 2022, order on school uniform and allowing the use of hijab in schools under the guise of permitting limited traditional and faith-based religious symbols. In a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 May 2026 8:49 am

'Classrooms not for religious signalling: BJP attacks Karnataka government over hijab order rollback

Karnataka's Congress government has reversed a BJP-era ban on hijabs in classrooms, now permitting limited traditional and faith-based symbols with uniforms. This move, allowing items like headscarves and turbans if they don't disrupt order, has reignited political debate. While the government emphasizes education over religious identity, the BJP criticizes it as appeasement and institutionalizing religion in schools.

The Times of India 14 May 2026 8:36 am

Mysuru Travel Mart 2026 Promotes Mysuru and Karnatakas Tourism, Fostering Sector Growth Through Exhibitions, Discussions and Recognition of Industry Contributions - Travel And Tour World

Mysuru Travel Mart 2026 Promotes Mysuru and Karnatakas Tourism, Fostering Sector Growth Through Exhibitions, Discussions and Recognition of Industry Contributions Travel And Tour World

Google News 14 May 2026 5:56 am